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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors
Oct. 16, 2025 Final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protecting seniors from investment fraud Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation...
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along with several other states, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing about $25.6 million in restitution and an...
Owner: American Government
TerraFirma Named in 2025 Top Workplaces in Oregon & Southwest Washington
TerraFirma earned the distinction based on anonymous employee feedback, highlighting the foundation repair company's exceptional culture and team commitment. ROSEBURG, OR, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We are honored to...
New Rule Advisory Committee to discuss drone use in Oregon State Parks
SALEM, Oregon— A new Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) will review drone use in state parks, discuss goals for safe and responsible operation and begin providing feedback on draft proposed rules for drone takeoff and landing at Oregon State Parks and...
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Italian National Unlawfully Residing in Oregon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
PORTLAND, Ore.—An Italian man unlawfully residing in Oregon was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for his role in a large multi-state criminal conspiracy that stole more than $2.4 million dollars of benefits from hundreds of low-income and...
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Oregon Earns 'F' in Shared Hope International’s 2025 'Just Like Me' Report Card
Recognizes Oregon for its Steady Legislative Progress and Collaborative Advocacy OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shared Hope International (SHI), a national leader in combating child and youth sex trafficking, today...
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims Oct. 20-24 Community Bank Week
Oct. 14, 2025 Salem – Gov. Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2025 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the vital role community banks play in supporting families, small businesses, and communities across the state. “For...
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Oregon Sports Law Institute Marks 12th Anniversary
Oregon Law’s unique, immersive—and now twelve years strong—Oregon Summer Sports Law Institute (SSLI) bolsters the education of law students from around the country determined to expand their expertise and gain a foothold in the sports law arena...
Owner: University of Oregon
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims Oct. 20-24 Community Bank Week
Gov. Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2025 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the vital role community banks play in supporting families, small businesses, and communities across the state. “For well over a century,...
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OEM Director Erin McMahon Speaks at Oregon Women Veterans Conference
Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon joined women veterans from across the state as a featured speaker at the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Women Veterans Conference, held at the Riverhouse Lodge...
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Plan for a Resilient Oregon Kicks Off Statewide Resilience Forum
Salem, OR — Today, the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a resilience strategy under development by the Office of Governor Kotek, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Statewide Resilience Forum. The PRO will inform the work of Executive Branch...
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Governor Kotek Joins New Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health for Oregonians
In a continued effort to protect and strengthen access to care for all Oregonians, Governor Tina Kotek today announced Oregon’s participation in the newly launched Governors Public Health Alliance, a multi-state partnership aimed at ensuring rapid...
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Easterseals Oregon Named One of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon for the Second Year in a Row
PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Easterseals Oregon has been named one of the “100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon” by Oregon Business magazine for the second consecutive year. The honor underscores the...
Governor Kotek’s Homelessness Response Housed Thousands of Oregonians
Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing Community Services (OHCS) announced that Oregon has rehoused 5,539 households since the Governor’s administration launched an aggressive response to the state's homelessness crisis when she...
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issues final health rates for 2026
Oct. 8, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Five insurers – Moda,...
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Oregon finalizes 2026 health insurance rates for individual and small group markets
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Five insurers – Moda, Bridgespan,...
Owner: American Government
Oregon UAS Innovation Challenge Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort
Expanded Program Welcomes UAS, Robotics, Sensors, Payloads & AI Startups at TRL 3+; Applications Close Dec. 4 PENDELTON, OR, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Oregon UAS Accelerator today announced the opening of...
Oregon Fruit Company Launches New Line of Real Fruit Refreshers
Bright, Bold Flavors Designed for Today’s Beverage Menus SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oregon Fruit Company, celebrating its 90th year as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most trusted fruit brands, today announced...
Oregon, California and Portland Move to Block Unlawful Deployment of California National Guard Troops to Oregon
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that the State of Oregon and the City of Portland are amending their lawsuit and filing a motion for another temporary restraining order (TRO) against President Donald Trump and federal...
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Turner Man Sentenced to More than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking in Central Oregon
EUGENE, Ore.— A Turner, Oregon, man was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison today for drug trafficking following a multi-agency investigation led by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). Ryan Gossett, 39, was sentenced to 210...
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